Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Belfast, Lisburn & Downpatrick

Salary: £18,285 per annum.

Hours: 36

Worktime: See other info.

Closing date: 31/03/2022

Employer: MACS Supporting Children & Young Peo

Business: Community/Voluntary Sector

Address: 303 Ormeau Road

Belfast

Postcode: BT7 3GG

Telephone: 028 90313163

Website: https://www.macsni.org/

Job Duties: Could you help support a young person who is homeless or leaving care to make the transition to interdependent living and their own tenancy? MACS are currently recruiting for caring individuals to provide practical support and guidance to young people.Belfast, Downpatrick and Lisburn Supported Housing Services (Move in to Move On) provide supported housing for young people. Support Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:6 months' experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people in a caring role as an employee, volunteer or carer.Understanding and knowledge of homelessness, mental health and substance use.Ability to practice in line with MACS ethos and values.

Application Method: Copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://macsni.getgotjobs.co.uk/ to find out more and submit an application, or email clairesweeney@macsni.org if you have any further queries.

Other Information: Work times: Shifts include Waking Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays.